Last year I ran a social media contest for my handmade jewelry business A Touch of Sparkle by Monica. The winner of last year’s contest won a delightful wire wrapped ring design using a heart shaped button. I would like to try this again, so get ready! If you would like a chance to win… Read More
So today I came across a video trending where Taylor Swift is apparently still sending gifts to her fans. She sent her bodyguard to hand deliver a “SwiftEx” box with several goodies which included a hand painted personalized watercolor for her fan Rebekah. There were also some other trinkets which were special to her which… Read More
Contest giveaway details: I am now up to 1,031 YouTube fans at my channel. When I reach 1,050 subscribers, as a special sparkly thank you, I will give away a fall themed bracelet. If you’ve not already subscribed to my channel, please visit and do the following to qualify: Subscribe to my channel. Click… Read More
Hello, everyone! I hope you are enjoying a sparkle-tastic Saturday. I would like to ask all my sparkly shoppers and giftees to please leave a review for me at Facebook either by star rating and/or an additional comment, if you have not already done so. I really appreciate everyone’s feedback! It is so wonderful to… Read More
Trying my hand at WordPress blogging. It is more cumbersome so far, compared to the ease of Blogger. I will keep plugging along and see how it goes. Have a sparkle-riffic day! Don’t forget to visit my website: www.sparklebymonica.com
UPDATE: Official announcement will be April 18th for the winner of the BeadStyle Magazine cover!!! Fingers and toes crossed that my Crab Pendant Necklace gets selected! http://bds.jewelrymakingmagazines.com/reference/bead-room/2014/03/thank-you-for-participating Please rate my entry into the Bead Style Magazine’s Jewelry Design Contest. I have submitted one of my designs to Bead Style Magazine’s contest for the possibility of… Read More
Hello, my sparklies! I’ve decided to run my first ever Valentine Contest utilizing social media and the hashtag term #SparkleByMonica. If you belong to Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter then please enter this easy contest for your chance to win a Valentine themed ring and beautifully charming ring box. If you would like to post pictures… Read More
As I learn more about filming videos, editing them, selecting the right music and then uploading them, I’ve made some discoveries along the way about music copyright problems even while using paid video editing subscriptions. I typically use either Animoto , Kizoa or One True Media effects for framed templates to put finishing touches on pictures and… Read More
I recently created a YouTube channel called Sparkle by Monica to post catalogs of my handmade jewelry designs as well as crafting, jewelry and baking tutorials. So, as I expand my marketing skills from social media interactions at Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest…I decided to try my hand at going viral in the video world!… Read More
Happy Friday, my sparkly friends! In celebration of one of my videos now being over 1,050 views (that’s sparkle-tastic!), I decided to post a little treat for future fans that subscribe to my channel. Don’t forget to visit my new YouTube channel -Sparkle by Monica– and comment, like and SUBSCRIBE. For the 25th subscriber,… Read More
